2016 / 2017 Sync 3.4 Success?

[chuck s]

Took about an hour. Just followed the instructions using three (3) 32G USB thingies.



It's a clean install requiring a complete setup.

-- Chuck

 

[chuck s]

As noted this results in a clean setup. Favorite destinations and all that disappear. Working on restoring them today.

Screen logo after the second USB device showed the Lincoln logo. That disappeared when the 3d was used to bump up to the 19274 version.

Still looking at it...

-- Chuck

 

[creef14]

As noted this results in a clean setup. Favorite destinations and all that disappear. Working on restoring them today.

Screen logo after the second USB device showed the Lincoln logo. That disappeared when the 3d was used to bump up to the 19274 version.

Still looking at it...

-- Chuck

The Lincoln logo threw me off. Def created a "what have I done" moment. But it's all good once you complete the whole process.

Overall not a lot of changes outside of the updated maps, i think it looks better and the menus are a little different. I find the responsiveness hit and miss, some days its super responsive, way better than 3.0, like I can tap dance between menus like I'm playing on my phone; and sometimes I have to hit a button 2-3 times to get something to go. Overall, I'm still happy with the upgrade.

Interested, to see how you feel after a little while with it.

 

[LokiWolf]

The Lincoln Logo only happens for one boot cycle of Sync. It has to do with the default Sync setting. After that it uses the coding in the APIM.

No need to do the Factory Reset Step, just reboot 2 times by using Power Button and Next Track at the same time. That will retain some of your settings and not wipe to Zero.


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[Cyanlabs]

Hey guys, Fma965 from CyanLabs here just wanted to say thanks for all the positive feedback regarding my guide

 

[LokiWolf]

Hey guys, Fma965 from CyanLabs here just wanted to say thanks for all the positive feedback regarding my guide

Dude, Like I have said before, EXCELLENT WORK!

I did my first 2 compiling the files myself. Your instructions and AIO have made it MUCH easier.

Keep it up. Need anybody to test or anything, drop me a line!


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[chuck s]

Too late I guess. My 3.4 system is pretty much a blank slate.

New navigation screen, the one I use all the time, has text occupying the top 1/3 of the screen providing very little look ahead mapping but lots to each side. Don't fully recall how much was used in 3.0 but not this much. Screen seems a lot whiter than before -- not had it in the dark yet.

I used to be able to tap something on the navigation screen and I'd get the "where ya wanna go" screen with Home and Work prominently displayed. Now I gotta search for either of them.

No extended routing comparison to the Garmin yet.

Gotta look at the HVAC and other settings...

-- Chuck

 

[JasonH]

Is there a document somewhere that lists all of the enhancements from 3.0 to 3.4? I would like the maps, because we have lots of roads here in Houston that aren't included on my current version. But not sure that's enough to do this upgrade without some features I'll use more frequently.

 

[chuck s]

Lots of discussion on one of the F150 forums but I couldn't find a list. This upgrade has apparently been available since October. F150 also got 3.3 which I've never heard of.

Several notes (including here) indicate once upgraded to 3.4 you can't go back to 3.0. So there I am.

I never did a "reset." Wonder if it will restore my Favorites?

-- Chuck

 

[LokiWolf]

You can go back to 3.0 from 3.4, as long as you don’t do 19274. But I HIGHLY recommend going to 19274.

You have to be able to use the Format Tool, and 19274 removes that.

3.3 was available on some late 18 and 19 vehicles. It can goto to 3.4 without the format Tool.

Us 16/17 Sync 3 systems will NEVER see ford officially release 3.4 for us. This is going to be the only way.

I have been running 3.4 since Early October on my Edge. When the files had to be compiled manually, and all the right files hadn’t quite been put together.

That was all solved by CyanLabs and his compiled files/instructions.

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[chuck s]

As my screen shows I'm on v19274.

 

[LokiWolf]

As my screen shows I'm on v19274.

I am 3+ months on 3.4 on both my Edge and Expedition. Less issues than 3.0, and updated Nav data. No regrets here!


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[JasonH]

Just finished upgrading my 2017 Expedition EL to v19274 using the CyanLabs instructions. The upgrade was smooth and completed with no issues. I inquired about improvements in this version of Sync. The icons are definitely cleaner and sharper in appearance, and having the newest map versions is nice. The biggest improvement for me is the responsiveness. The interface is much snappier when transitioning between menus.

Since I have the Fordpass app but don't use satellite radio, it would be nice if the interface would pull real-time traffic data and incident reports using my phone's connection. Then I wouldn't need to use my phone at all while driving. I can use Android Auto for these features, but it would be nice to have it all built in.

 

[chuck s]

Did your Sync lose all settings and former locations like mine?

-- Chuck

 

[JasonH]

Did your Sync lose all settings and former locations like mine?

-- Chuck

I lost some...not all. I lost the bluetooth device connections and display setting. My locations were still there in the Navigation unit. I used the Power + Next Track reboot twice after each update.

 

[chuck s]

Thanks. I missed those instructions. If I remember I'll try in the morning but I'm not confident.

Everything else seems fine.

-- Chuck

 

[LokiWolf]

Thanks. I missed those instructions. If I remember I'll try in the morning but I'm not confident.

Everything else seems fine.

-- Chuck

If you followed the steps on CyanLabs, one was to reset all settings. It isn’t needed, just reboot 2 times like I said in an earlier post.

If you did the reset all, they are gone.


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[Cyanlabs]

If you followed the steps on CyanLabs, one was to reset all settings. It isn’t needed, just reboot 2 times like I said in an earlier post.

If you did the reset all, they are gone.


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Interesting, is this confirmed? if so i will make a note on the website.

 

[LokiWolf]

Interesting, is this confirmed? if so i will make a note on the website.

That has been my experience. I have now done 10 upgrades in person.

Reboot 2 times and everything seems to be good to go. Only thing I typically have to set back up is BT connection.

There was an exception to that. One guy who had done a TON of FORSCAN tweaks for various things in Sync. His, I ended up resetting.


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[NASCAR Mike]

Also, make sure you do the 3rd install to go to 19274 Version. 19101, and 19100 are a bit glitchy.

If I am reading this correctly, if I install version 19274 it prevents me from updating my Sync ever again because the Reformat Tool has been disabled?